Diplomacy never stops, and, with or without an election, it never stops. — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
How often have we seen politicians take a principle position only to give it up three days later? That is what makes… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
Our model of politics is one that it is inclusive of all members of the society; all should be represented. That is… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
I'm not active in politics. I vote as a citizen. And if somebody cares to know what my opinion is at the… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
How can we be enemies when there is so much that pulls us together? But in general I found that I had… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
President Reagan fueled the spirit of America. His smile, his optimism, his total belief in the ultimate triumph of democracy and freedom,… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
I've voted for Republicans who were strong on defense, who believed in a free and open economy but who also understood that… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
The United States presents a value system to the world that is based on democracy, based on economic freedom, based on individual… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
But you have to understand, American democracy is not like the system you have. We're not an ocean liner that sails across… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
Failure is a part of life and you have to learn to deal with it. Failure is something that is part of life's cycle… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
Effective leaders are made, not born. They learn from trial and error, and from experience. — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
The purposes of the United States should not be doubted. The Security Council resolutions will be enforced - the just demands of peace and… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
I always like to take my time and examine the two candidates, see not only the two candidates but the policies they will bring… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
We can seldom get our children to do what we tell them, but they almost never fail to imitate us. — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
With respect to where we are now, we have a voluntary army. And if we ever go back to conscription I hope that at… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
There are no secrets to success: don't waste time looking for them, success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
So like any football or basketball coach, you always always believe you're going to win. — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
We hope that more assistance will be available to the nations of the region, to include Egypt, on the three pillars that I discussed… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
One of the most worrisome things that emerges from the thick intelligence file we have on Iraq's biological weapons is the existence of mobile… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
